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NMC Expands Visitation to Inpatients
APRIL 20, 2021 UPDATE: In follow-up to the Governor’s authorization that hospitals may begin to expand visitation by fully-vaccinated individuals, NMC has expanded its visitation policy. Effective Tuesday, 4/20/21, each inpatient on the Progressive Care Unit may have 1 fully-vaccinated visitor per day. Visitation hours for PCU will be 9:00am to 8:00pm. Visitors will enter …
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Asymptomatic COVID-19 Cases Are Still Concerning
If you test positive for COVID-19 but are ‘asymptomatic’ – meaning you have none of the classic symptoms, are you still at risk for health problems yourself and at risk to spread it to others? The answer to both questions is “Yes.” Multiple studies have shown that COVID-19 can impact the heart and lungs of …
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Expanded COVID-19 Testing Options Available Locally
With the continued high case counts of COVID-19 throughout northwestern Vermont, access to testing is crucial to containing further spread. Here is an update from Erin Creley, the St. Albans District Director of the Vermont Department of Health, on testing options available locally: Wednesday (3/24): Swanton evening pop up testing Vermont Dept of Health and …
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Local COVID-19 Spread Is A Real Concern
COVID-19 case counts are increasing in Grand Isle County. In Franklin County, cases continue to be higher than in most of Vermont. Spread is not reducing here and that is a real concern. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 (cough, fever, shortness of breath, respiratory symptoms) and are seeking medical advice, please call your primary …
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Vaccination Update for March 2021
Currently, Vermonters age 65+ are able to register online for vaccination with the Vermont Department of Health system on their website or by calling the Vermont Department of Health at 855-722-7878. With the anticipated increase in vaccine supply in Vermont, the Governor has announced two additions to this: Starting Monday March 8, Vermonters with certain …
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Spike In COVID Cases Locally Impacting Testing Access
The current spike in cases of COVID-19 in our area has significantly increased demand for testing. This has reduced the availability of open appointments. NMC’s Curbside Testing service is operating near capacity, even after expanding hours, and is now routinely testing more than 100 people per day. We want you to be aware that such …
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NMC Begins Vaccinating Healthcare Workers Against COVID-19
Celebrating a pivotal moment in the COVID-19 pandemic, Northwestern Medical Center delivered the first doses of hope this morning along with the first vaccinations administered in our community. Dr. Marc Kutler, an Emergency Department provider, was among the first to be vaccinated early Wednesday morning. “I feel blessed,” he said. “I feel very fortunate about …
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Surgical Masks Now Required At NMC For Everyone
Due to increased prevalence of COVID-19 in our community, everyone inside an NMC facility (staff, Medical Staff, patients, those accompanying patients, etc.) is required to wear a surgical mask (aka procedure mask, hospital mask — not cloth face coverings). These masks provide a more consistent level of barrier to transmission than cloth face coverings, which …
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Calls to NMC’s COVID-19 Hotline Increasing
<3/19/21 update> This post is now out of date. Updated information appears in italics: If you have symptoms of COVID-19 (cough, fever, shortness of breath, respiratory symptoms) and are seeking medical advice, please call your primary care provider. As always, if your are having a medical emergency, please call 911. If you are a patient …
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NMC Stands With Community Partner St. Albans Health & Rehab Facing COVID-19
NMC is staying in close communication with the team at St. Albans Health & Rehab, a privately-owned local long term care facility which has experienced positive tests for COVID-19 among some residents and staff. As we share their team’s concern for their residents and staff, NMC has joined the Vermont Department of Health in helping …
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NMC Re-Tightens Visitation Policy
In response to increasing COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across Vermont and the northeast, Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) is re-tightening its visitation policy to the level in place during Vermont’s April, 2020 COVID-19 peak. Restarting on Friday, November 13, general visitation will not be allowed at NMC. An individual support person will be allowed access with …
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Maintaining a Safe Environment of Care
The personal safety of our patients and our staff is a primary focus for everyone at Northwestern Medical Center. Our actions and our outcomes relating to preventing the transmission of COVID-19 support that commitment. NMC’s emphasis on proper cleaning of our facility; the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), social distancing, etc.; and our …
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